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Messer Marco Polo
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerRomanceHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025509488
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.53
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Messer Marco Polo is a lyrical and evocative reimagining of the legendary travels of the Venetian explorer. Written with the rhythmic beauty of an Irish folk tale, the story follows young Marco Polo as he journeys across the vast deserts and mountains of the East to the court of Kublai Khan. While the historical backdrop of the Silk Road provides a grand stage, the heart of the narrative is the romantic and spiritual connection between Marco and the Khan's daughter, the beautiful Golden Bells.
Through the voice of an aged Irish storyteller, Donn Byrne weaves a tapestry of wonder, faith, and adventure. The work explores the meeting of East and West, not merely as a merchant's log, but as a quest for beauty and the salvation of a soul. Polo's mission to bring Christian teachings to China transforms into a poignant exploration of love and cultural exchange. This classic work remains a celebrated example of early 20th-century romantic fiction, noted for its rhythmic prose and its ability to transport readers to a legendary version of the Mongol Empire.
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